![]() ![]() Now there are reported cases of identity theft by way of a persons DD form 214 being requested at a courthouse. ![]() ![]() The personal information on the form such as social security number, name, date of birth, and address, was not protected as part of the public record. People did not realize or worry that by filing the document with the court, it became a public record, open for scrutiny and inspection by anyone. However, when this advice was given, identity theft was not the crime of choice. Until recently, members who were retiring were told that a good place to store their military discharge form (DD 214) was at a courthouse. There are many ways that thieves use to steal a persons identity, but the latest is one you might not expect. Military Officers Association of America ^ Removing Your Personal Data and DD Form 214 from the Public Record ![]()
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